Dr. Richard C Wootan M.D.

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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Richard C. Wootan, who serves patients in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Richard Wootan is a general surgeon practicing in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Wootan specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands.

General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma.

Dr. Wootan provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Dr. Richard Wootan has over 35 years of experience providing surgical care for patients throughout Dallas. He is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

His specialties include General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. 

He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including City Hospital at White Rock and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Dr. Wootan is dedicated to providing compassionate, efficient, and quality medical care to his patients through current surgical treatments.

Dr. Wootan was voted by his peers as one of D Magazine’s top doctors. He was voted a “Texas Super Doctor” as featured in Texas Monthlymagazine from 2004-2018. Consumers’ Research Council of America has voted Dr. Wootan one of ‘America’s Top Surgeons’ for 13 years.

His office consistently earns five stars for patient satisfaction from the consumer guide, Talk of the Town.

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